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Microtonal or microtonality is the use in music of microtones— intervals smaller than a semitone, also called "microintervals". It may also be extended to include any music using intervals not found in the customary Western tuning of twelve equal intervals per octave.
Microtonal music is music that uses intervals smaller or larger than the standard semitones of equal temperament. Learn about the different types of microtonal systems, the composers who used them, and the influences from non-Western musics.
May 1, 2019 · Learn what microtonal music is, how to find and create microtunings, and how to experiment with them on synthesizers and other instruments. Explore different scales from non-Western countries and hear examples of microtonal compositions.
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Microtonality is rarely found in most western music, even in more progressive styles like jazz, prog rock and classical. However, if you look in the right pl...
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Learn about the different perspectives, techniques, and notations of microtonal music, from the natural harmonic series to the quarter-tone system. Explore how composers such as Partch, Xenakis, and Scelsi use microtones to create expressive and subtle effects.
Aug 4, 2016 · A look at the notes between the notes.-----Classical Nerd is a weekly video series covering music history, theoretical concepts, and techniques, hosted ...
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Jun 29, 2023 · What is microtonal music? In short, microtonal music is any music that contains notes or intervals not found in the standard Western tuning system. Of course, this invites the question: what is the standard Western tuning system?
